used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
of short duration or distance
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
CONSTABLEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
dearly loved
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
JOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
go away from a place
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading This was Lion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
not any; not one
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
express in words
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
carry out
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Lion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Lion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
